Post by Gaidin on Jan 4, 2015 22:26:51 GMT -5
The dog and I had a long cold walk tonight and I thought about this process and how long it has gone on and long it probably has left to go before I cross the finish line or it restarts. I thought about what I would say to me back then. In doing so I thought about the "wisdom" of the Board and where it has been dead on and where the changes in the process have required new wisdom. So I thought I would write a letter to myself in the hopes that someone who is gearing up the eventual (although probably distant) refresh or restart could use it hopefully to their advantage not their detriment.
G,
First off, go find the message board alj discussion forum. Do it right now. That stuff right there and more importantly those people right there will get you through what will be a long journey.
Second, it's going to be a long journey. You won't count it in days or weeks you will count it in months and yes years. Don't get discouraged by that but come to terms with it now.
Third, here is actual usable advice about your application include every city on your GAL list. Yes, even Anchorage and Tupelo. The thing is there is no negative to including them all. You can never add one BUT under the new cert system that will come into effect with this process you can strike cities before you send in paperwork. There is no penalty for striking cities other than they are lost for good. The thing is when I said this was a long process I meant it. Things are going to change over time. For you in good ways but still you will wish you had more options on your GAL.
Fourth, take number 1 Son and Mrs. G to DC when you go for testing. They will love it.
Finally, breathe..... you are running an ultra marathon not a 5k.
Best,
G from January 2015
G,
First off, go find the message board alj discussion forum. Do it right now. That stuff right there and more importantly those people right there will get you through what will be a long journey.
Second, it's going to be a long journey. You won't count it in days or weeks you will count it in months and yes years. Don't get discouraged by that but come to terms with it now.
Third, here is actual usable advice about your application include every city on your GAL list. Yes, even Anchorage and Tupelo. The thing is there is no negative to including them all. You can never add one BUT under the new cert system that will come into effect with this process you can strike cities before you send in paperwork. There is no penalty for striking cities other than they are lost for good. The thing is when I said this was a long process I meant it. Things are going to change over time. For you in good ways but still you will wish you had more options on your GAL.
Fourth, take number 1 Son and Mrs. G to DC when you go for testing. They will love it.
Finally, breathe..... you are running an ultra marathon not a 5k.
Best,
G from January 2015
